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Blue The Film: Decline of the Oceans

SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishPersuasive writingLearning through filmEnvironmentalConservationOceansSustainabilityWater

This unit describes social action lessons inspired by the film, which include activities such as creating a campaign, investigating the impact of human activities on coral reefs, and exploring solutions to address coral reef damage using a design thinking model.

Clips from the documentary are embedded throughout the lesson plans where required. If you would like to watch the full documentary, You can do so on ClickView or stream on iTunes.

Tune In

Thought provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate interest

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    Blue - Tuning In With Turtles
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmEnvironmental

    Find Out

    Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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    Blue - Persuading to Reduce Plastic
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishPersuasive writingLearning through film
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    Blue - Powerful Persuasion on the Plastic Problem
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmEnvironmental
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    Blue - Speaking to Inspire Action
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmSpeaking
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    Blue - Communicating to Change Minds
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmEnvironmental
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    Blue - Using Persuasive Language to Create Change
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishPersuasive writingLearning through film
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    Blue - Rhetorical Devices and Coral Reefs
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishPersuasive writingLearning through film

    Take Action

    Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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    Blue - Ocean Guardian Campaigns
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10EnglishLearning through filmHumanities and Social Sciences